Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Bella Vista, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bella Vista, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $239 less per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after peaking at $2,040 in October 2025.

  • Bella Vista runs 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 93 units. This positions Bella Vista as a modestly pricier market with limited options for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Bella Vista rent for about $1,029/month, two-bedrooms for $1,808/month, three-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,850/month. The inventory is mostly three-bedroom units, which make up 66% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Bella Vista

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bella Vista

93

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bella Vista rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bella Vista, AR

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bella Vista, AR

Rent prices in Bella Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bella Vista is $2,896, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Bella Vista run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,720.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,029

31%

47%

2 bedroom

$1,807

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,850

35%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,029

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,807

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bella Vista, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bella Vista, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bella Vista and Cave Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bella Vista

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,387
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bella Vista, AR is 16% lower than the median rent in Cave Springs, AR.

Discover rentals in Bella Vista, AR

27 Estes Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bella Vista

TOWNHOME - Bella Vista, AR

27 Estes Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

House for rent

48 Grisham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale house for rent in Bella Vista

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bella Vista, AR

48 Grisham Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

House for rent

1 Endon Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bella Vista

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bella Vista, AR

1 Endon Cir, Bella Vista, AR 72714

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

House for rent

33 Sheneman Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Avondale house for rent in Bella Vista

SINGLE_FAMILY - Bella Vista, AR

33 Sheneman Dr, Bella Vista, AR 72715

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bella Vista, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Bella Vista rental market.

How much is rent in Bella Vista?

The average rent in Bella Vista is $1,995 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bella Vista?

Average rent prices in Bella Vista have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bella Vista rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bella Vista is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bella Vista?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bella Vista are Avondale ($1,897/mo), Brigadoon ($1,900/mo), and Kildonan ($1,900/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bella Vista?

To comfortably afford rent in Bella Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bella Vista?

One-bedroom apartments in Bella Vista average around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms climbing 9.5% annually.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Bella Vista